Introduction – LevelOne PLI-2040 User Manual
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HomePlug PowerLine
HomePlug PowerLine is an excellent solution that can be used to extend your network. In the home or small office
building, use HomePlug Ethernet Bridge Adapters to link multiple locations without the need to run Ethernet cable.
Combined with a broadband DSL/Cable connection, every room with electrical power outlets will have easy access
to high-speed Internet connection.
Introduction
200Mbps HomePlug AV Adapter allows you to connect any device which has an Ethernet port to a PowerLine net-
work. In operation, the 200Mbps HomePlug AV Adapter is completely transparent, and simply passes data between
the Ethernet port and the PowerLine network. The PowerLine data transfer rate can be reached up to 200Mbps.
Any device may be connected to the 200Mbps HomePlug Ethernet Bridge
’s Ethernet port, but a Windows PC must
be used for configuration.
* Strongly recommend Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7 for utility configuration
Physical Details
Figure 1: 200Mbps HomePlug AV Adapter